Lack of people threatens riding therapy charity

Ian Reid, Oban.

Since 1998 Oban & Lorn Riding for the Disabled Group has run riding therapy sessions from its base in Glencruitten.

Prior to lockdown in March 2020, up to 50 riders per week, of all ages, with various disabilities, enjoyed riding and engaging with the group’s ponies and volunteers.

In the wake of the pandemic the group is now inundated with old and new riders wondering when sessions will restart.

However, post-Covid our committee needs humans to establish a volunteer base and supply committee members. We have the ponies and riders who are raring to go but without people to help we can’t function. We’re also desperate for help with the paperwork involved. The group is stymied until more people actively become involved.

Anyone interested in supporting Oban and Lorn Riding for the Disabled Group should contact Jo Hanlon by emailing: greyscrubber@ btinternet.com or call Betty Alcorn on 01631 562527.